An Interview with Seattle’s Chief Librarian, Tom Fay
From robotic kiosks to essential and safe Third Places, Seattle's Libraries chart a path to the future.
Women Shaping Seattle: An Interview With Rebecca Barnes
Rebecca Barnes, FAIA is the University of Washington University Architect and Assistant Vice Provost for Campus & Capital Planning. Rebecca was previously the Chief...
Ferguson Pushes Budget Cuts as Washington Legislature Seeks New Revenue
With the baton passing from Jay Inslee to Bob Ferguson, Washington’s governor has placed more emphasis on fiscal austerity to solve the state's looming budget deficit. But some lawmakers are intent on raising new revenue to avoid deep cuts to social programs.
New Alki Elementary School Draws Another Appeal, Even After Adding Parking Lot
Even after plans for a new Alki Elementary were redesigned to add parking, the project is caught in another appeal alleging there still isn't enough proposed parking. The delays triggered by the appeals have cost the school district at least $3 million so far.
Council Landmarks Mount Zion and Reauthorizes SoDo Homeless Shelter
On Monday, the Seattle City Council met for a relatively light legislative session on policy substance. However, councilmembers approved a new Central District landmark...
Seattle’s New Center for Architecture and Design
Significant growth in Seattle over the past few years has prompted a great deal of attention, and now there is a dedicated place in...
Harrell Quietly Pushing Police in Schools, with Possible Levy Funding Infusion
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s $1.3 billion education levy is set to go to the ballot in November, but it could be weighed down by a controversial proposal to put police officers back in Seattle schools. Meanwhile, Harrell’s draft school safety plan has stalled out, which is drawing criticism from school board leaders that the City’s approach is ill-defined.
The Time Is Ripe To Build A School In Downtown Seattle
Some of us at The Urbanist have discussed highlighting the role of education and improving Seattle public schools as a central plank of Seattle...